Arsenal fans are breathing a collective sigh of relief after Bukayo Saka confirmed he had returned to training on Thursday. Saka, 23, went down with a hamstring problem during Arsenal’s 5-1 win at Crystal Palace in December and Mikel Arteta’s worst fears were confirmed as it became clear the forward required surgery,

Bukayo Saka has handed Arsenal a timely injury boost ahead of the Premier League run-in by returning to individual training - just weeks ahead of his side's trip to Anfield. Saka has been sidelined since suffering a hamstring injury in December's 5-1 win over Crystal Palace.

Bukayo Saka is currently well on track to be named in Mikel Arteta's Arsenal squad against Fulham on Tuesday evening.